HISTORY TRIPS

This year, 5 year 11 students have been completing their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. This award follows on from the Bronze I was only 9 when I got into boxing. I always wanted to award, which the group completed in 2021. To achieve the silver box because I was not very confident in myself, but as award the participants are required to spend at least 6 months soon as I got into boxing, I felt like it was a thing I completing the following; wanted to do. I have had 3 bouts and I have won all 3 by points. The last one has made me school boy champion – Volunteering section: 6 months for Alresford Boxing Club. – Physical and Skills sections: One section for 6 months and the other section for 3 months – Expedition section: 3 days/2 nights The group began by completing the practice expedition in The Brecks, exploring Thetford Forest. During the two day expedition, students I never thought I would make it as far as I have right now, however I have proved myself wrong. I love the sport and I think people should try to get into walked for a total of 25km through the forest and countryside. The boxing because it is a good sport and it makes expedition involved an overnight camp at Two Mile Bottom campsite, you more confident in yourself. where students cooked their own meal and enjoyed a campfire. The group completed the expedition, with learning moments to reflect My boxing club Alresford upon to ensure their qualifying expedition was successful in two Boxing Club would love weeks time. to welcome new members if anyone is Realise your Potential with Make The group then had to complete their qualifying expedition in the South Downs National Park. This was a three- day expedition, totalling a challenging 40km. They began the route conquering some of the highest points in the South Downs chalk hills, with views of ‘The Long Man’ and ‘The White Horse’. Upon completion of Day one interested. Colton Jackon Year 7 Student Happen the students arrived at the campsite in Alfriston and were greeted by the local farm animals in a beautiful location. Day two was the longest walk, which put their forest navigation skills learnt during the practice expedition to the test. On the second night we stayed at Sporting Success: Boxing Bushy Wood Campsite, tucked away in the forest. Participants worked together to create a fantastic campfire, where we toasted On 21 May, I travelled to Sevenoaks in Kent for my first marshmallows, enjoyed s’mores and spoke about the challenges and successes of the expedition so far. By Day three the temperature had become one of the biggest challenges, participants awoke at 6am to try to avoid the afternoon heat. Participants preserved through the conditions, and successfully completed their expedition. The group then had a debrief with our fabulous assessor Lynn where they discussed strengths, challenges and learning moments, and the participants delivered a presentation on their expedition aim, “The amateur boxing fight. I had spent months of training 5 to 6 days a week, for 3, two minutes rounds. My bout was against a 16 year old girl who had previously had fought, so had more experience than me. It was also my opponents home show, so I did not have the home crowd behind me, making it even harder. This term Year 7 students have had ‘The Bookbuzz Experience’. Bookbuzz is part of the BookTrust – a charity which aims to encourage students to invertebrates in the South Downs”. I did not let this bother me, I had a job to do, and did it with great discipline, composure and sportsmanship. read by providing them with their own books to keep. Here’s what some of As well as improving their navigation and map reading skills, our students had to say. Jasmine 7O2 Switch-Up participants improved their soft skills in areas such as teamwork and communication. It was a pleasure to see how the students grew On Monday 21st March 2022 Year 10 took part in an all-day session of Jack Petchey’s “Speak Out” Challenge. During this, many of us developed skills, On Monday 21 March 2022 Year 10 took part in an all-day session of Jack Petchey’s “Speak Out” Challenge. During this, many of us developed skills, which we otherwise would not have known we possessed. For example, improvisation, confidence, independence In amateur boxing it’s all about points which are gained by clean precise punches. I did not let my coach down, I throughout the two weekends, especially under such challenging which we otherwise would not have known we possessed. For example, and perseverance. At the start of the session, the year group was asked to complete a survey on how confident we felt before the did exactly what he asked To start our Bookbuzz journey we watched a video containing a review of conditions with a tough year of exams. improvisation, confidence, independence and perseverance. At the start of the session began, and at the end we were asked to do that again, which allowed us to see how much of an improvement we had made each of the books.I chose the book SwitchUp about two girls who board the same flight to London. It’s the beginning of the craziest plan ever. Miss Kelly session, the year group was asked to complete a survey on how confident we felt before the session began, and at the end we were asked to do that again, which allowed us to see how much of an improvement we had made during the during the day. For most people, the most daunting part of the session was the 1 minute speech you had to give on your own at the end, from which, people would be chosen to compete in a large-scale public speaking competition, if they were willing to I got a knock down in the first and second rounds and also a standing count in the second. This means I rattled Damiola 7H1 Animals Up Close Geography Teacher day. For most people, the most daunting part of the session was the 1 minute do so. the girl and dazed her so the ref counts for 10 seconds to Bookbuzz is a book company dedicated to getting books to Year 7 students for free. I think Bookbuzz is a fabulous charity as I was not a fan of reading. In class we watched a 24 minute film about the books and the authors explained the stories. Tristan 7L2 Little Bad Man Bookbuzz has helped me a great deal. Instead of me having to pay for a book (reading is now one of my favourites) Bookbuzz put it in my hands for free. I could not thank Bookbuzz enough for putting such a brilliant book in my collection. Marleigh-Rose 7L2 City of Ghosts I’ve always enjoyed mystery books so when I saw City of Ghosts I knew I had to get it, almost like a connection. speech you had to give on your own at the end, from which, people would be chosen to compete in a large-scale public speaking competition, if they were willing to do so. The activities we completed were interactive and entertaining, the skills that we learnt that day can be used in the workplace, and in our everyday lives. Furthermore, they can be used to support us in our public speaking and job interviews. The skills can help us get through those, whilst presenting ourselves as confident young individuals. Therefore, if you ever have the opportunity to do so I would highly recommend taking part in this, as it will help you see a part of yourself that you never realised was there. Sanskriti Thakali Year 10 Student The activities we completed were interactive and entertaining, the skills that we learnt that day can be used in the workplace, and in our everyday lives. Furthermore, they can be used to support us in our public speaking and job interviews. The skills can help us get through those, whilst presenting ourselves as confident young individuals. Therefore, if you ever have the opportunity to do so, I would highly recommend taking part in this, as it will help you see a part of yourself that you never realised was there. Sanskriti Thakali Year 10 Student give the opponent time to recoup. The third round consisted of more excellent boxing, where I continually scored clear points. At the end of the fight I was awarded the win by unanimous decision, meaning all 3 judges had me winning the bout. I was the only fighter on that evening to win against someone from the home team. Erin Walsh Year 10 Student